ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 29 (RPL7AP29)

RPL7AP29 (ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 29) is a processed pseudogene found in the human genome, related in sequence to the ribosomal protein L7a gene (RPL7A)[2][5]. Unlike functional ribosomal protein genes, RPL7AP29 does not encode a functional ribosomal protein and is not involved in the biogenesis or function of ribosomes. Pseudogenes such as RPL7AP29 have historically accumulated in the genome due to duplication or retrotransposition events but do not produce active proteins and have no documented roles as therapeutic targets, disease mechanisms, or biomarkers[2][5][8]. RPL7AP29 is distinct from the functional RPL7A gene product, which is a component of the large (60S) ribosomal subunit and plays roles in ribosomal function and protein synthesis[1][6][7]. **Key distinction:** RPL7AP29 is a **pseudogene**—not a functional protein target—and there is nothing to suggest it is misspelled, but it is *not* actionable for therapeutic intervention, drug discovery, or biomarker selection[2][5][8].

Other names

RPL7AP29RPL7A_7_455Ribosomal protein L7a pseudogene 29[2][5][8]